From I 35 Southbound

After you have passed the University of Texas and are in the downtown area:

• Take the 8th-3rd Streets exit.
• After exiting the freeway, stay in the left-hand lane.
• Turn left (east) onto 7th street. You will want to be in the third lane from the left of the street. The first two left-hand lanes exit within a short distance.
• After crossing under the freeway, stay in the left lane.
• Turn left (north) at San Marcos. It is the first street going to the left, just over the crest of the hill.
• The stone wall of the French Legation grounds starts on your left in about a half block. You may park on San Marcos and enter the French Legation grounds through one of the main gates, or take 9th street west to the small parking lot on Embassy Drive. Additional parking is available in the public parking lot under the freeway.

From I 35 Northbound

After you have passed the Colorado River and are in the downtown area:

• Take the 6th-12th Streets exit.
• After exiting the freeway, move to the right lane as soon as possible.
• Turn right (east) onto 7th street. Move to the left lane as soon as possible.
• Turn left (north) at San Marcos. It is the first street going to the left, just over the crest of the hill.
• The stone wall of the French Legation grounds starts on your left in about a half block. You may park on San Marcos and enter the French Legation grounds through one of the main gates, or take 9th street west to the small parking lot on Embassy Drive. Additional parking is available in the public parking lot under the freeway.

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